Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
wifi password: L&ve1234
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – 1 John 3:23-24
And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Colleen Jonassen
Roy Caudill
Family of Dennis Zoss
John Dolejsi
Bishop Lanete Plambeck
Bev Rowley
Laura Barta Lindquist
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
Law enforcement Personnel- In honor of Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day last week
PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED
If you or a loved one are hospitalized or in a care facility and you want those of us in the church office to know, please be sure to call the church office. The hospital does not call the churches unless specifically asked to do so. Pastor Keith and Short want to provide meaningful care to our church family, but we have to be informed if there is a need. Thank you for your help with this matter.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given anonymously, “Pray for Peace”
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Eileen Hanks
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 10:00 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 10:00 am
~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 10:00 am, Sunday
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 10:00 am on Sundays or at any time.
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Our January “One Thing” will be ‘In A Village’ whose mission is to support and assist expectant mothers, parents, and caregivers of young children. They are in need of diapers- any size!
JANUARY MISSION OF THE MONTH
DWU Mission Trip
LOVE FEAST
The January 26th Love Feast will be served by children, youth, and families of Downtown FUMC. We will be serving chili and cinnamon rolls and will be in house only. There are many ways to help and be involved. There is a sign-up genius link on our Facebook page, or you can email Jessica Kremer at jessicakremer@protonmail.com.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie Piehl is leading an adult bible study using the Immerse Bible series. The first book that is being read is called Messiah, which looks at the first part of the New Testament. This study will be held every Sunday at 9AM, so feel free to join anytime. We will have some books available.
THANKS TO OUR INTERIM BISHOPS
Bishop Deborah Kiesey and Bishop Laurie Haller both did an excellent job of providing leadership as our Interim Bishops here in the Dakotas over the last year or two. With Bishop Lanette Plambeck now officially our Resident Bishop, Bishop Keisey has stepped back into retired status. Bishop Haller has also taken retired status as of January 1, 2023. There are two cards in the Gathering Area on one of the high-top tables that you, our church family, are invited to sign. There are also slips of paper available if you would like to write a little note to either one.
JANUARY SERMON SERIES
We are made for connections. It is a part of who we are. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He spoke of connections, connecting with God, connecting with our neighbors, and connecting with ourselves. Join us for worship at Downtown Mitchell First UMC in January as Pastor Keith will have a new sermon series called “Connex-tions” that will focus on a theme that was important to Jesus and is something our church is building on. We are building “connections” to last a lifetime!!
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND?
Hank Kor will be hosting a trip through Educational Opportunities on
October 10-19, 2023. He will also be adding an extension to Jordon to visit Petra. (You can check Petra out online.) The return date if one chooses the extension, would be October 23. Feel free to call Hank at
605-999-5676 or you can check out the brochure in the gathering area.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.
COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower- level stairs.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Save the date! Pancake and Sausage meal is back! Tuesday, February 21st 11am-1pm and 4pm to 7pm. All you can eat for $10. There are many ways to help and be involved with this meal. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Area.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., Jan 26, Love Feast
Tue., Feb 21, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 22, Ash Wednesday
Sun., Feb 26, Youth Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole Assistance
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UMW
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Cub Scouts Lock- In
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- Kristy Szabo
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sanctuary 2164 TFWS
OPENING SONG
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 133 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer ~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:25-37 & John 13:31-35
MESSAGE Connex-Tions: Love Others!
SONG Jesu, Jesu 432 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Take My Life, And Let It Be 399 UMH
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE